PSYCH NURSING EXAM 3 WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
The new stepfather of a child diagnosed with a conduct disorder wants to know the
reason for including him in
family therapy sessions. The nurse explains that the goal of family therapy is to:
1. Increase the probability that the child's mental health will improve.
2. Help the child relive past events and related feelings.
3. Provide an opportunity for the parents to interact with their child in a safe
environment.
4. Speak for the child so the parents can become more aware of the child's potential.
1. Increase the probability that the child's mental health will improve
The new stepfather of a child diagnosed with a conduct disorder wants to know the
reason for including him in
family therapy sessions. The nurse explains that the goal of family therapy is to:
1. Increase the probability that the child's mental health will improve.
2. Help the child relive past events and related feelings.
3. Provide an opportunity for the parents to interact with their child in a safe
environment.
4. Speak for the child so the parents can become more aware of the child's potential.
1. Increase the probability that the child's mental health will improve
,The nurse works with both the child and parents to help the child develop interpersonal
skills. Which of the
following general outcomes facilitates engaging the parents in the process?
1. Increasing knowledge of the child's psychopathology
2. Understanding the child's unique temperament and needs
3. Responding to separation anxiety
4. Administering PRN medications effectively
2. Understanding the child's unique temperament and needs
In working with a preschool-age child, which intervention would be considered as part of
an effective plan for
time-outs?
1. Identify in advance, situations that lead to anger
2. Explanations are not important to the child who is out of control
3. Length of time depends upon how long it takes the child to calm down
4. Incorporate a token economy
3. Length of time depends upon how long it takes the child to calm down
The school nurse recommends that the parents of a student seek help because the
student is constantly in trouble
and recently has set several small fires on school grounds. The nurse is concerned
because the child is manifesting
signs of:
1. Conduct disorder.
,2. Depression
3. Oppositional defiant disorder.
4. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
1. Conduct disorder
The parents of a child with a spectrum disorder are asking the nurse about what kind of
social expectations are
realistic for their child. Which of the following is the overall outcome for a child
diagnosed with a spectrum
disorder?
1. To acknowledge the effects of one's own behavior on others
2. To function more effectively in social and emotional interactions
3. To stay on task
4. To acknowledge personal strengths
2. To function more effectively in social and emotional interactions
When planning a new children's mental health clinic, the nurse understands the
importance of including a play
area. Play and toys are used to assess children with suspected mental disorders
because:
1. Children do not usually relate to adults.
2. Children express themselves through play.
3. Only toys that are developmentally appropriate and specific to the child's biological
age are used.
4. Play enables the nurse to assess cognitive ability.
2. Children express themselves through play
, The nurse is assessing a child diagnosed with conduct disorder. Which would be the
most appropriate question to
ask the parents?
1. "Does your child have a history of cruelty to other people and animals?"
2. "Does your child unconsciously direct feelings and desires from other relationships
toward others?"
3. "Does your child seem to be reassured by your presence?"
4. "Does your child readily seek out caregivers in times of stress?"
1. Does your child have a history of cruelty to other people and animals?
The nurse is assessing a depressed child who was referred by the elementary school
nurse. What is the best
approach to use when assessing the child's socialization?
1. "Tell me about the friends you enjoy being with."
2. "So you spend a lot of time with your friends?"
3. "You seem like a person who would have a lot of friends."
4. "How many friends do you have at school?"
1. Tell me about the friends you enjoy being with.
The school nurse is observing a young child who has episodes of rage toward peers
during recess and at
lunchtime. The advantage of conducting an assessment in this environment is:
1. This will assist in identifying the bullies who trigger the explosive episodes.
2. This Provides An Opportunity To Collect Data In The Event That Other Children Are
Injured And Legal Documentation
Is Needed.
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
The new stepfather of a child diagnosed with a conduct disorder wants to know the
reason for including him in
family therapy sessions. The nurse explains that the goal of family therapy is to:
1. Increase the probability that the child's mental health will improve.
2. Help the child relive past events and related feelings.
3. Provide an opportunity for the parents to interact with their child in a safe
environment.
4. Speak for the child so the parents can become more aware of the child's potential.
1. Increase the probability that the child's mental health will improve
The new stepfather of a child diagnosed with a conduct disorder wants to know the
reason for including him in
family therapy sessions. The nurse explains that the goal of family therapy is to:
1. Increase the probability that the child's mental health will improve.
2. Help the child relive past events and related feelings.
3. Provide an opportunity for the parents to interact with their child in a safe
environment.
4. Speak for the child so the parents can become more aware of the child's potential.
1. Increase the probability that the child's mental health will improve
,The nurse works with both the child and parents to help the child develop interpersonal
skills. Which of the
following general outcomes facilitates engaging the parents in the process?
1. Increasing knowledge of the child's psychopathology
2. Understanding the child's unique temperament and needs
3. Responding to separation anxiety
4. Administering PRN medications effectively
2. Understanding the child's unique temperament and needs
In working with a preschool-age child, which intervention would be considered as part of
an effective plan for
time-outs?
1. Identify in advance, situations that lead to anger
2. Explanations are not important to the child who is out of control
3. Length of time depends upon how long it takes the child to calm down
4. Incorporate a token economy
3. Length of time depends upon how long it takes the child to calm down
The school nurse recommends that the parents of a student seek help because the
student is constantly in trouble
and recently has set several small fires on school grounds. The nurse is concerned
because the child is manifesting
signs of:
1. Conduct disorder.
,2. Depression
3. Oppositional defiant disorder.
4. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
1. Conduct disorder
The parents of a child with a spectrum disorder are asking the nurse about what kind of
social expectations are
realistic for their child. Which of the following is the overall outcome for a child
diagnosed with a spectrum
disorder?
1. To acknowledge the effects of one's own behavior on others
2. To function more effectively in social and emotional interactions
3. To stay on task
4. To acknowledge personal strengths
2. To function more effectively in social and emotional interactions
When planning a new children's mental health clinic, the nurse understands the
importance of including a play
area. Play and toys are used to assess children with suspected mental disorders
because:
1. Children do not usually relate to adults.
2. Children express themselves through play.
3. Only toys that are developmentally appropriate and specific to the child's biological
age are used.
4. Play enables the nurse to assess cognitive ability.
2. Children express themselves through play
, The nurse is assessing a child diagnosed with conduct disorder. Which would be the
most appropriate question to
ask the parents?
1. "Does your child have a history of cruelty to other people and animals?"
2. "Does your child unconsciously direct feelings and desires from other relationships
toward others?"
3. "Does your child seem to be reassured by your presence?"
4. "Does your child readily seek out caregivers in times of stress?"
1. Does your child have a history of cruelty to other people and animals?
The nurse is assessing a depressed child who was referred by the elementary school
nurse. What is the best
approach to use when assessing the child's socialization?
1. "Tell me about the friends you enjoy being with."
2. "So you spend a lot of time with your friends?"
3. "You seem like a person who would have a lot of friends."
4. "How many friends do you have at school?"
1. Tell me about the friends you enjoy being with.
The school nurse is observing a young child who has episodes of rage toward peers
during recess and at
lunchtime. The advantage of conducting an assessment in this environment is:
1. This will assist in identifying the bullies who trigger the explosive episodes.
2. This Provides An Opportunity To Collect Data In The Event That Other Children Are
Injured And Legal Documentation
Is Needed.
